On the Podcast: Breaking Down a Joyful Milan Fashion Week

At Prada, Mrs. Prada and Raf Simons’s treatise against the algorithm’s flattening of creativity was also a standout in Milan this season—especially a leather skirt with circular “windows” that Cardini deemed the number one item she’d like to add to her wardrobe this season. Gucci’s, Sabato de Sarno was praised for his consistency in his tailoring; and at Dolce & Gabbana, Madonna was the name on everyone’s lips—both because the collection was inspired by her, but also because she took it all in while sitting front row, completely covered in a black lace veil.

There were a few surprises in the week from unexpected labels; like Sunnei, who celebrated its 10th anniversary with a fashion show cast entirely with models “of a certain age.” The designers, Simone Rizzo and Loris Messina, told Cardini that it was inspired by the fact that they’re getting older as a brand, but also the pressure brands can feel as the years pass, to try and become a billion dollar brand. “They don’t want to grow,” said Cardini. “They want to stay as they are doing the things that they like, the way they like.” Another designer duo that has been doing the things they like, the way they like, are The Attico’s Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini, who staged their second-ever runway show showing that slow and steady growth is still the best way for young brands to make their mark.

And if you want to find out just who is the designer that has revamped a sleepy brand in just two seasons and turned it into an IYKYL cool favorite, then make sure you tune in and listen to this special Milan Fashion Week episode of The Run Through.